2003 Protege5 back from the brink: budget rebirth.
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Dragonpark
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Lover the idea of covering up the keyholes, though I really wouldn't want to stick the plastic piece in there for fear of breaking it off. I would go this route but maybe use 3M tape to fix it to the keyhole. Either way, nice find.
I have already installed the map lights, awesome purchase. The OEM yellow bulbs barely lit up my shift knob. If I have the doors open with my LED's on at night, the light hits the road. It's incredible, unfortunately I don't have any cameras that can pick up it's true power!
Dome light should be in the mail any day now, hopefully today. Have you found a good replacement LED for the hatch light? I keep alot of stuff in my trunk and I think that would be the best place to have bright, white light.
Dome light should be in the mail any day now, hopefully today. Have you found a good replacement LED for the hatch light? I keep alot of stuff in my trunk and I think that would be the best place to have bright, white light.
211,000 miles on my car with all factory accuators still working. Plus these are plastic inserts so removing them is as easy as gripping with your fingernails.
There is no way these would ever break off inside. They are strong and flexible and short. Trust me guys these are a worry free addition.
There is no way these would ever break off inside. They are strong and flexible and short. Trust me guys these are a worry free addition.
Jackie chan
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Those are a really good idea. I've never seen that done before and i gotta get some now.
i keep on forgetting to sub to this thread.
your car is soo unique and yet subtle.
no crazy body kits or anything excessive.
just a eye catching kind of color with tasteful accents
and the fact that it hasnt cost you an arm and a leg really catches my attention.
congrats!
your car is soo unique and yet subtle.
no crazy body kits or anything excessive.
just a eye catching kind of color with tasteful accents
and the fact that it hasnt cost you an arm and a leg really catches my attention.
congrats!
Lucky duck, mine has ~130,000 and has both rear actuators out of commision. Since I don't regularly lock my car it doesn't bother me too bad.
Neps_02Pro5
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damn nice!!! I am a graffiti artist and those colors is what we like!!! bright hot and cool colors.
Neps_02Pro5
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Something that is close to being finished. I love the color on your car man! Once again your whip is dope! I wanna do some graff work on the hood of my car...just need to find time and this wall is 10 minutes from my house and the owner gave us permission to paint anytime we want to, so i paint on it when i can.
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Well at least the rear doors don't have keyholes LOL!
AzteCypher
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I'm in the same boat you are. Usually takes me at least 30min to make out some of the letters.
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If you know of me, you know that I am usually crapping on people, but that is just who I am so when I say,
I Like It...
Take that as a big compliment
I would hate it for myself, but it is awesome and I can tell that there has been a shiload of effort into it.
Props..
I Like It...
Take that as a big compliment
I would hate it for myself, but it is awesome and I can tell that there has been a shiload of effort into it.
Props..
If you know of me, you know that I am usually crapping on people, but that is just who I am so when I say,
I Like It...
Take that as a big compliment
I would hate it for myself, but it is awesome and I can tell that there has been a shiload of effort into it.
Props..
Thanks for the kind words. I know it's not for everyone, but it really fits my personality. Honestly I was expecting a bit of negativity on the car both online and when people saw it in person, but I have gotten nothing but positive feedback from so many people and it really makes me happy to be a proud owner of a P5. I plan of keeping the car for years to come and have a few more subtle plans in the works that I think will really finish it off.
Thanks! RX8 18's and air ride and this baby will be complete. I just need some extra cash!
It's probably because it's not the same thing done that everyone does. Aftermarket is so limited for this car (compared to Civics, Miatas, etc) that it really takes someone's personal touch to make a P5 stand out.
